Aerospace
RUAG rebrands as Beyond Gravity, boosts CFRP satellite dispenser capacity
NEW smart factory in Linköping will double production and use sensors, data analytics for real-time quality control — CW talks with Holger Wentscher, Beyond Gravity’s head of launcher programs.
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Boeing to move headquarters from Chicago to Northern Virginia
In addition to proving a more strategic proximity to its global customers and stakeholders, Boeing’s transition serves to develop a research and technology hub to harness and attract engineering and technical capabilities.
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Airbus reports solid Q1 2022 results, forecasts 720 commercial aircraft deliveries by end of year
Reflects solid performance across commercial aircraft, helicopter and defense businesses with 142 aircraft delivered in Q1, with developing activities for A321XLR, A320 Family and A400M.
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Safran Aircraft Engines selects Ansys software to support CFM RISE engine
Safran Aircraft Engines will employ Ansys’ FEA simulation solutions to address an advanced, open fan architecture, higher temperature composites and hybrid electrification.
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Embraer concludes sale of Portuguese manufacturing units to Aernnova
Aernnova now owns and operates the Embraer Metálicas and Embraer Compósitos industrial units for approximately $174 million.
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KVE INDUCT: Welding a torsion box demonstrator
To meet sustainability targets and market demands, the aerospace industry is searching for alternative joining methods. Automated assembly of thermoplastic composite structures by induction welding offers a solution. (Sponsored)
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Archer, United Airlines form joint eVTOL advisory board
The committee will advise on the development of systems and features intended to improve operations and other ideas to support Archer’s future airline operations and further the widespread adoption of UAM.
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Airbus, ITA Airways partner to develop urban air mobility in Italy
Both companies will explore the creation of tailored UAM services, by identifying strategic use cases for emission-free mobility solutions, also catering to the launch of the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft.
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New Hartzell Propeller director leads the way for advanced air mobility
Mitch Heaton, director of business development and new technology will further the company’s involvement in delivering composite propellers for eVTOL, eSTOL, electric, hybrid and hydrogen aircraft.
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CompositesWorld is on the road again
Since CW’s infancy, its editors have strived to imbue its coverage with a sense of place, whether that’s through plant tours, facility visits or trade shows. After a pandemic, this has never seemed more important.
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